Boy Scouts

c. 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

Ten young men are shown in the image, with seven standing at the back and three kneeling in front. They are positioned together, appearing to pose for a group photo. The individuals have short hair and are dressed in a uniform of short-sleeved button-up shirts, neckerchiefs, knee-length shorts, knee-high socks, and sturdy shoes. Some are holding walking sticks. The background features an open field with trees on the right side and a clear sky, indicating an outdoor camp setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.6 x 5.5 cm (2 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.304

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161063

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